Teen accused of stabbing at Bedford school pleads not guilty
A teenager charged with a stabbing at a high school in Bedford, NS, in March has pleaded not guilty. The youngster, whose identity is protected by a publication ban, appeared in court via video link on Thursday.
The 15-year-old faces 11 charges, including 2 counts of attempted murder
A teenager charged with a stabbing at a high school in Bedford, NS, in March has pleaded not guilty.
The young person, whose identity is protected by a publication ban, appeared in Halifax Juvenile Court on Thursday via video link from a correctional facility.
The only time he spoke was to let the judge know that he could hear what was happening in the courtroom.
His attorney, Paul Sheppard, pleaded not guilty to 11 charges on his behalf.
In addition to two attempted murders, the 15-year-old also faces:
- Two charges of aggravated assault.
- Two counts of possession of a weapon dangerous to public order.
- Two charges of carrying a concealed weapon.
- Possession of a prohibited weapon.
- Possession of a weapon knowing that it is not allowed.
- Wantonness.
Charles P. Allen High School closed the day after the March 20 incident that injured the teen and two staff members.
The judge announced during the court session on Thursday that the boy is facing an additional charge.
Outside the courtroom, Sheppard said he did not know the details and is awaiting disclosure, but believes the new charge is unrelated to the incident at the school and instead something that happened before.
The teen will appear in court later this month for a bail hearing and will remain in custody until then.
